Community Articles

EACF awards over $30K to local nonprofits

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika Public Library, awarding over $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations.The event brought together nonprofit...

East Alabama Health listed among top places to work

CONTRIBUTED BY EAST ALABAMA HEALTH OPELIKA — East Alabama Health has been included on the 2025 Becker’s Healthcare list of “150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare.” According to Becker’s, by making the list East Alabama Health stands out as a top-tier employer that is...
Watching out for each other

Watching out for each other

BY JOHN BRICETHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — Local officials and area residents met Saturday, June 7, at the W.O. Lance park for a community meeting...

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History recovered

History recovered

CONTRIBUTED TO THE LAFAYETTE SUN WASHINGTON, D.C. — Auburn Class of 1983 James E. Patterson, VHS Class of 1973, saved a “lost” video archive about...

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Be there or be square

Be there or be square

BY KADIE VICKTHE LAFAYETTE SUN LANETT — The city of Lanett and The Valley Local are hosting the Festival on the Square June 8 from 3 to 6:30 p.m....

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